5 Church Street Walmer CT14 7RX

Awaiting decision 26/00183
Council
Date received
26 Feb 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
CT14 7RX

Description

Replace 1no cast iron fireplace insert with wood burning stove to ground floor reception room. Replace 1no fireplace insert and surround to first floor bedroom with relocated cast iron fireplace and new timber fire surround.

6.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#53 of 282

Dover is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #84 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Dover decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #110 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #99 of 282
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #84 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 282
75%
Minor dwellings approved
88 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
62 decided
784
Total decisions
75 refused in 2025